A week in tech, November 14-20

A roundup of all the latest tech news.

Internetò Rakuten, JapanÆs largest online shopping mall, disclosed its move to change its strategy to one that could see the group expand operations into the US and Europe. The company said the shift is seen as launching up to 30 new businesses. Analysts, however, criticized the restructuring move that would see Rakuten reduce its reliance on acquisitions as a means of expansion and set up a division focused on developing home-grown business ideas. RakutenÆs services range from...